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Dominant Car Dealership and Auto Industry Computer Network Goes Down

Dominant Car Dealership and Auto Industry Computer Network Goes Down

Retail technology and software provider CDK Global was investigating a cyber incident and had briefly shut down all its systems proactively, it said on Wednesday.The company, which provides software to car dealerships, said its core dealer management system and digital retailing solutions had been restored. It said it ... Continue reading

Toyota and Pepco Team Up to Research Vehicle-to-Grid Technology in Maryland

Toyota and Pepco Team Up to Research Vehicle-to-Grid Technology in Maryland

This collaborative effort aims to research sustainable energy solutions and provide local energy grid resilience PLANO, Texas and WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 -- Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and local energy utility Pepco are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) us ... Continue reading

California Governor Dismisses Groundbreaking SEMA-Sponsored Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project - "No Budget For Conversions", Reinforces Truth That Climate Change Is Scam

California Governor Dismisses Groundbreaking SEMA-Sponsored Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project - "No Budget For Conversions", Reinforces Truth That Climate Change Is Scam

DIAMOND BAR, Calif., June 15, 2024 -- SEMA - the Specialty Equipment Market Association - is deeply disappointed that California's Senate Bill (SB) 301, legislation aimed at incentivizing the conversion of gas and diesel-powered cars into Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Co ... Continue reading

America's Problem, American Solution

America's Problem, American Solution

RoadTrip takes an in-depth look at alcohol as an engine fuel” Joining The Auto Channel's Co-Publisher and show host Marc J. Rauch, is David Blume, author of the most authoritative book and seminar series on ethanol and Ed Begley, Jr., actor and leading environmental activist. In the first half of the show Ed talk ... Continue reading

CALSTART to Defend EPA's Clean Truck Standards in Court

CALSTART to Defend EPA's Clean Truck Standards in Court

Legal Motion in Support of Standards Critical to Clean Transportation WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 -- Today, CALSTART, one of the leading nonprofit organizations working nationally and internationally to develop clean, efficient transportation solutions, filed a motion to intervene in cases where the Environmental Protect ... Continue reading

ChargePoint and Porsche Cars North America Partner on Porsche Charging Service Integration

ChargePoint and Porsche Cars North America Partner on Porsche Charging Service Integration

Porsche Cars North America ChargePoint and Porsche Cars North America partner to enable PCNA access to the ChargePoint network within the Porsche Charging Service. ... Continue reading

U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: As Market Uncertainty Grows, Dealers Remain Pessimistic and Cautious

U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: As Market Uncertainty Grows, Dealers Remain Pessimistic and Cautious

The Q2 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index shows U.S. auto dealers are navigating a challenging market, shaped by economic uncertainty and a coming national election. High interest rates and the economy, particularly inflation and rising costs for dealers, followed by the political climate are top factors holdin ... Continue reading

Eaton's Innovative Safety Solutions Help Accelerate Electrified Vehicle Transition

Eaton's Innovative Safety Solutions Help Accelerate Electrified Vehicle Transition

Eaton plans to show its suite of safety-focused electrified vehicle (EV) technologies June 18-20 at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. ... Continue reading

June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

"We welcome everyone to join ASE in celebrating vehicle service pros and taking a moment to thank them for the important work they perform." Continue Reading June is Automotive Service Professionals Month Automotive service professionals are employed at general repair shops, vehicle dealerships and service stations acr ... Continue reading

Toyota Gives You Six Tips to Prepare a Vehicle for an Emergency

Toyota Gives You Six Tips to Prepare a Vehicle for an Emergency

No one expects to be in an emergency scenario, especially when behind the wheel. But emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere — so it’s best to be prepared. ... Continue reading

Rio Tinto and BHP collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials in the Pilbara

Rio Tinto and BHP collaborate on battery-electric haul truck trials in the Pilbara

Komatsu battery-electric haul truck. Credit: Komatsu Komatsu battery-electric haul truck. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up May 19-25, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up May 19-25, 2024

Top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Solid-State Battery Tech | What Makes Yoshino the Safest Power

Solid-State Battery Tech | What Makes Yoshino the Safest Power

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2024 -- Yoshino, the first solid-state power brand, has released four solid-state power stations, B330, B660, B2000 and B4000, providing truly portable and safe power for customers. Solid-state battery is reshaping the future of portable power. ... Continue reading

How Do Lawyers Negotiate Cause After A Car Accident?

How Do Lawyers Negotiate Cause After A Car Accident?

There were approximately 6.7 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes in 2018, resulting in over 2.7 million injuries and nearly 36,560 fatalities. ... Continue reading

Lynx Motors Announces a Global Partnership with Fast Lane Drive

Lynx Motors Announces a Global Partnership with Fast Lane Drive

AUSTIN, Texas--Lynx Motors is delighted to announce a new two-year global corporate sponsorship agreement with Fast Lane Drive, an exclusive, members-only supercar club. This strategic partnership aims for Lynx Motors and Fast Lane Drive to collaborate and engage car enthusiasts who share their passions worldwide. ... Continue reading

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